tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-143485269626703118.post7526116399327097393..comments2024-03-28T02:03:21.870+11:00Comments on A peaceful day: Books that changed thingsJeannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09573473465011631325noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-143485269626703118.post-35609763134906426822009-12-18T19:40:02.836+11:002009-12-18T19:40:02.836+11:00Hopewell - the authors of 'Homeschooling for e...Hopewell - the authors of 'Homeschooling for excellence' are David and Micki Colfax who are also the authors of 'Hardtimes in Paradise' and not David and Linda as I had in my previous post.Sylvianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-143485269626703118.post-28105069064001674662009-12-18T10:39:47.932+11:002009-12-18T10:39:47.932+11:00A great list of books. I have a couple of the Ezz...A great list of books. I have a couple of the Ezzo ones in storage. I just take what I can use and don't worry about the rest. <br /><br />Off to have a look at the covenant children book. Sounds super helpful and interesting. :)Deborahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16370393893728279355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-143485269626703118.post-68981358568699273382009-12-18T10:29:00.205+11:002009-12-18T10:29:00.205+11:00Oh, yes. . . Like Butter Fly recommended, the Anne...Oh, yes. . . Like Butter Fly recommended, the Anne books are always wonderful when you need some mommy-inspiration (that, and the Psalms.)<br /><br />I think you'd also like the books by Clay and Sally Clarkson. I've also found the podcasts from http://www.thatmom.com to be bits of encouragement right when I needed them. (I'm friends with one of her daughters. . . you can see the good fruit. . . and since she's been homeschooling for decades, she definitely has a good feel for how theory meets reality and God's grace covering it all.)TulipGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10491713586488210547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-143485269626703118.post-36713359479572025182009-12-18T09:39:45.585+11:002009-12-18T09:39:45.585+11:00Mine go way back to the early-mid 80s. Raymond and...Mine go way back to the early-mid 80s. Raymond and Dorothy Moore's Home Grown Kids, [and others by them] then Home Schooling for Excellence [can't think of the authors, but the eldest son raised Goats and went to Harvard] and finally Marva Collins Way--an inner city "teacher" [in quotes because she was a sub in public schools--no teaching credentials] who, like CM, believed in rigorous books from the start. She insisted on manners, an ever-expanding vocabulary and a desire for excellence. Those, at least, are the education themed ones!!!Hopewellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02510172065585770709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-143485269626703118.post-81640505170395324982009-12-18T07:38:41.122+11:002009-12-18T07:38:41.122+11:00My cousin's homeschool had a major turn around...My cousin's homeschool had a major turn around after reading For the Children's Sake, and she pops it into anyone's hand who is thinking of homeschooling. <br />As someone else said, I've read it, and because of such rave reviews came away a bit flat...maybe because I have heard and understood many of the prinicples way before reading it?<br /><br />You are going to think this is pretty funny, but Anne of Green Gables did a LOT for me when I was growing up, and I still turn the phrase "It's not what the world holds for you, it's what you bring to it" over in my mind in trying situations! <br /><br />Butter FlyButter Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11650748561263681758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-143485269626703118.post-85487727733493048232009-12-17T21:52:10.908+11:002009-12-17T21:52:10.908+11:00Blogging is not on the cards just yet - I can'...Blogging is not on the cards just yet - I can't imagine having the time! How do you do it? And really I wouldn't have enough to share to keep you interested. <br /><br />I just asked my daughter if I fitted the Above Rubies sterotype - she said in some ways yes and in some ways no. But then my son called out yes. I agree with my daughter's assessment. I don't think anyone fits a sterotype very well either. <br /><br />Seeing someone does round out the 'knowing' them. I asked my daughter for a visual discription of me - she said "short, long brown hair and a mum - that should do it." Does that help you?Sylvianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-143485269626703118.post-85827475256096597212009-12-17T20:56:23.244+11:002009-12-17T20:56:23.244+11:00It is lovely to get to know you a bit, Silvia! Wh...It is lovely to get to know you a bit, Silvia! When are you going to start blogging so we can see what you look like?!!<br /><br />No, I don't have you in a box. I don't think any of us fit stereotypes very well. After all I too am inspired by Above Rubies, but I don't think I fit their stereotype at all!!Jeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09573473465011631325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-143485269626703118.post-13183423382067466292009-12-17T20:17:16.763+11:002009-12-17T20:17:16.763+11:00Not a Ezzo fan either - but did get some useful hi...Not a Ezzo fan either - but did get some useful hints from their 'Training kids God's way' program. The book I've found most beneficial in more recent times for raising my children is 'Dare to Love' by Heather Forbes. <br /><br />When I first read 'For the children's sake' about 15 years ago I was a bit disappointed (others had praised it very highly) but have reread it since and think it is a wonderful place to begin to think about what you want for your child's education. The first books I bought about home educating were 'Hard times in Paradise' - David and Linda Colfax and 'Better than School' by Nancy Wallace and they were very influencial in making me want to try to create something like the enviroments they created for their families. Also they were autobiographical and I love a story!<br /><br />I like the sound of earthy minimalism - maybe I should look at that book. (But actually I have too much stuff to honestly call myself a minimalist.)<br /><br />I do like Susan Irvine's books and have read 'Garden of a Thousand Roses' twice. I think her book, 'Garden at Forest Hall' is even better though. My favorite gardening author is Jackie French and her book 'The Wilderness Garden' is the book that has most influenced my gardening. (And John Seymour's 'Self-suffincency' which I think was the first book I ever bought myself. (as an early teen))<br /><br />Books that I think have changed my life: 'The Way Home' and 'All the way Home'. and the magazine, 'Above Rubies'. (Have you got me in a little box yet? lol)<br /><br />'The Primal Wound' by Nancy Verrier and "I dared to call Him Father' by Bilquis Sheikh.<br /><br />I enjoy your posts where you share about books. Thanks.Sylvianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-143485269626703118.post-49459704322643271902009-12-17T16:48:04.966+11:002009-12-17T16:48:04.966+11:00Butter Fly, Your wish is my command.
Most people ...Butter Fly, Your wish is my command.<br /><br />Most people speak highly of The Book Depository. I used Amazon for my recent order because the dollar is good against the greenback right now. I think either would be good. Don't forget to try Borders online and Fishpond before you order though!Jeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09573473465011631325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-143485269626703118.post-1358574468348881592009-12-17T13:54:20.549+11:002009-12-17T13:54:20.549+11:00I really like 'For the Children's Sake'...I really like 'For the Children's Sake'. It was 'A Charlotte Mason Education' by Catherine Levison that I picked up at the library, several years ago, that had me rethinking about the way I was homeschooling.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-143485269626703118.post-17049820002310654712009-12-17T11:49:43.205+11:002009-12-17T11:49:43.205+11:00Talking about books, I am about to make a substant...Talking about books, I am about to make a substantial book order, like around 50 books. I have looked at The Book Depository...the books are quite well priced, with free delivery. Can you recommend another book source for the classic child read alouds? Also can you recommend your top ten chilren's learning to read French books? A lot to ask, but if you have a chance it would be much appreciated!<br />Hope you receive your tea set!<br />Butter FlyButter Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11650748561263681758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-143485269626703118.post-16325083911621797742009-12-17T08:44:55.692+11:002009-12-17T08:44:55.692+11:00I may be the only CM-er that hasn't read For t...I may be the only CM-er that hasn't read For the Children's Sake but it did change my sister's life. Like Pauline, I was also sent (topsy-turvy in a good way) from reading "Created to Be His Helpmeet." Highly recommend to anyone no matter their situation.Richelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10040133815286428699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-143485269626703118.post-52969815842680506472009-12-17T06:22:08.649+11:002009-12-17T06:22:08.649+11:00Have never even heard of most of the books you men...Have never even heard of most of the books you mentioned, but love For the Children's Sake, and just re-read it for encouragement at the end of last summer.Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02224478477510925985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-143485269626703118.post-1625416011712816352009-12-17T02:22:14.118+11:002009-12-17T02:22:14.118+11:00Off to read the children and Covenant theology one...Off to read the children and Covenant theology one. . .<br /><br />I read "For the Children's Sake" oh. . . about 15 years ago. . . when I was homeschooling my sil/bil and we had hit such a rough spot. It really was a catalyst to renew our hearts and attitudes. (And can I say that I'm glad I had a chance to "practice" homeschooling before I had children!)<br /><br />We utilize the outline from Ambleside Online, too -- it is a fantastic resource. We have four boys ages 9, 10, 12, and 13. They are all in the same "core" but we have differing expectations for each of them. We'll be starting with year six's Greeks and Romans in January. <br /><br />Prep had a huge impact on us as well. Went through it with our first, thought it was fantastic, and even facilitated the classes. Then. . . well. . . <br /><br />Long story very abbreviated. . . over time we came to believe that the teachings in Prep and related materials very much do NOT reflect our theology (Reformed, Covenantal) and instead very much reflected the "Christianising" of a man's ideas. Especially in the materials for toddlers and older children, the place and power of the Gospel in families and children to change lives is missing. <br /><br />Anyway. . . not saying this to start a debate or disparage any families who utilize Ezzo materials. Just suggesting that at some point you may want to re-evaluate the materials and ideas in light of Reformed and Covenantal theology. Theology that reflects the grace of the Gospel has really changed what our family looks like. <br /><br />Grace and hope, <br />TulipGirlTulipGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10491713586488210547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-143485269626703118.post-63602939142641358912009-12-16T20:49:52.698+11:002009-12-16T20:49:52.698+11:00I really enjoyed reading your life changing books ...I really enjoyed reading your life changing books post. I have read some of them and would love a look at that roses book "O) as well as the convenant one (I will be checking out that link) sounds excellent. One book that was life changing for me was Created to be his Helpmeet. Controversial also but I was at point in my marriage where I wanted out and this book changed the way I thought RADICALLY. Again, the foundational thoughts were truth and I needed to hear it. Definitely a tool the Lord used to save my marriage. There are other books too that had an impact but that one was the most "dramatic".<br />Thanks for the post!Paulinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05299613470793735079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-143485269626703118.post-22885011449862169752009-12-16T20:35:52.579+11:002009-12-16T20:35:52.579+11:00Great to be able to get back on!
Great post, Jeann...Great to be able to get back on!<br />Great post, Jeanne,<br />Not an Ezzo devotee. Love For the Children's Sake. Totally unco-ordinated and useless with home deco and gardening but LOVE the look of these and of any pics I've seen of your house and garden. (Oh, that would be a great name for a magazine!) <br />I would love to read the Beeke book. My computer is old, as you observed when I couldn't load the blog, and when I get any unknown file type which that one is, I can't open it. <br />Any possibility you could post the actual web address.<br />motchRubyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09705309602853231946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-143485269626703118.post-74583668030441810062009-12-16T12:42:50.301+11:002009-12-16T12:42:50.301+11:00I might have to have a look at your wabi sabi book...I might have to have a look at your wabi sabi book sometime :)<br /><br />prep for parenting. glad it worked for you...glad there are other biblical (as well) philosophies however!<br /><br />Interested in the covenant one... off to follow the link.<br /><br />all my love,<br />JeanaJeana Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03606307055785738209noreply@blogger.com